December 23, 2024

Top Games Taking Center Stage in the 2024 Xbox Countdown Sale

by on December 22, 2024 0

The most recent updates available right now by Fraser Gilbert A day ago, 2:30pm It’s been just over a week since the biggest Xbox sale of the Year went live – the Xbox Countdown Sale 2024! Therefore, we thought...

Exciting New Xbox Game Releases Coming Next Week (December 23-27)

by on December 22, 2024 0

Christmas week! by Fraser Gilbert The day prior, 1pm Welcome to your Xbox games summary for December 23-27! As expected, given it’s Christmas week, the new game launches are significantly tapering off over the upcoming days. However, we still...

Weekend Wonders: What Are Your Plans for December 21-22?

by on December 22, 2024 0

Or perhaps it’s a bit about Baldur’s Gate 3 for us by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 12pm Welcome to the weekend! Things have calmed significantly on Xbox over the last week, but don’t overlook that we’ve seen some incredible Xbox...

Microsoft Elevates Xbox Series X|S Architect to Vice President of Next-Gen Development

by on December 22, 2024 0

We value it when an idea comes together by Ben Kerry Fri, 12:30pm 2024 has become the year that Microsoft has officially begun discussing its plans for the next-generation console, and now we have some fresh updates regarding who’s...

Aonic Secures €152 Million in Funding to Enhance Studios and Pursue Strategic Acquisitions

by on December 22, 2024 0

Image courtesy of OtherSide Leisure/Aonic. Swedish sports enterprise Aonic has secured an investment amounting to €152 million (approximately $157 million) from Metric Capital Partners as well as its major stakeholder, Active Ownership. The vast bulk of the investment originates...

Top 5 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games of 2024 According to Felix

by on December 22, 2024 0

Felix Navidad. It may not truly seem like Nintendo has been particularly active this year, yet wow, there has still been a tremendous amount of new games released in 2024. Some remarkable titles, too! As we are now quickly...

Sega Embarks on Reevaluation of Its Subscription Model in Light of Netflix’s Success

by on December 22, 2024 0

Shuji Utsumi considers the model to be “quite fascinating.” by Damien McFerran The outdated day, 3:45 PM Image: Sega Sega’s leader in the West has disclosed that the company is contemplating the idea of expanding its subscription-based gaming service....

The Ultimate Ranking of Unforgettable Tetris Games

by on December 22, 2024 0

“`html Image: Nintendo Life Few video games can boast having such a strong influence on both players and the gaming industry as Tetris. Everyone who played Alexey Pajitnov’s block-falling puzzle game became enamored with its simple design, and Nintendo...

Weekend Gaming Plans: What’s on Your Playlist This Christmas 2024?

by on December 22, 2024 0

Illuminate: Panic Christmas is steadfastly approaching, and we’re feeling quite joyful and bright, so it’s time for yet another edition of What Are You Playing! This week on Nintendo Life, we all questioned our sanity as we examined our...

Unveiling the Latest Adventure: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Mutants Unleashed Patch Highlights

by on December 22, 2024 0

Get it now. Following its launch in October, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed has received a fresh update. It introduces a new color blind mode featuring three options and also “responds to fan requests” for enhanced gameplay tension...

The Intriguing Power of ‘Crow Country’: A Nostalgic Journey with a Haunting Edge

by on December 22, 2024 0

GameSpot may possibly receive revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for distributing this content and from sales through links. At first glance, Crow Country is a nostalgic piece. It draws inspiration from the terrifying expanse of Resident Evil, filling...

Top-Rated RPGs of 2024 According to Metacritic

by on December 22, 2024 0

“`html By Darryn Bonthuys on December 21, 2024 at 4:00AM PST GameSpot may additionally acquire revenue from affiliate relationships and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases via links. The premier role-playing video games are the ones...

Tarantino’s Iconic Abolish Bill Duology and Jackie Brown Make a Swift Debut on 4K Blu-ray

by on December 22, 2024 0

“`html GameSpot may potentially gain revenue from affiliate and advertising agreements for distributing this content and from purchases made through links. Finally, Quentin Tarantino’s two-part Kill Bill saga is set for a 4K Blu-ray release along with his cult-favorite...

Unbeatable Deal Alert: Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for Just $120 at Amazon!

by on December 22, 2024 0

GameSpot may potentially generate income from affiliate and advertising partnerships for promoting this content and from transactions made through links. This month, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller has fallen to its lowest price ever at a leading...

The Easiest PlayStation Games of 2024: A Metacritic Roundup

by on December 22, 2024 0

2024 turned out to be a year filled with unexpected successes and notable failures for Sony and its PlayStation division. Video games like Helldivers 2 and Astro Bot received tremendous praise, while other ventures such as Concord met with...

Sailing the Seas of Nostalgia: The Return of a Sega Arcade Classic in Treasure A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

by on December 22, 2024 0

The Yakuza video game franchise has a talent for reviving often-overlooked classics from Sega‘s arcade era, and the forthcoming, charmingly-titled Treasure A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is continuing this delightful tradition. Developer RGG Studios recently published a blog...

Sega’s Bold Leap into Subscription Gaming: A New Era Beyond Sonic, Persona, and Yakuza

by on December 22, 2024 0

Sega is contemplating the possibility of leveraging its major franchises—such as Persona and Sonic The Hedgehog—to power an online gaming subscription service. Subscription models akin to Netflix have emerged from nearly every corner of the industry since Microsoft fully...

“Legends Never Rest: Insights from the Creators of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy on Their Creative Journeys”

by on December 22, 2024 0

The mastermind behind Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii, alongside Hironobu Sakaguchi, the visionary behind Final Fantasy, are truly two legends of the JRPG genre. It’s uplifting for fans to discover that neither of these renowned developers has intentions of stepping...

Shigeru Miyamoto’s Early Genius: Behind the Creation of Super Mario 64

by on December 22, 2024 0

Teenagers inherit traits from both their mother and father in various aspects, yet one aspect of the life of video game industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto may not have mirrored his father’s gaming legacy as Super Mario 64 playtesting revealed....

Controversy Erupts Over Civ 5 at Environmental Agency Linked to Former Director

by on December 22, 2024 0

When you think about what a NASA employee might consider exhilarating, your thoughts likely drift to shuttle launches and exploring new celestial bodies. Surprisingly, having your work showcased in a Civilization game ranks quite high on that list, as...

Horizon: Forbidden West – A Contender for Game of the Year 2024

by on December 21, 2024 0

An exciting 2nd venture into Guerrilla’s remarkable post-apocalyptic universe In early 2017, I spoke with Guerrilla Games’ Jan-Bart Van Beek about his initial concept for what would become Horizon: Zero Dawn, how the studio crafted this universe, and the...

11 Bit Studios Restructures Workforce and Halts Development of Mission 8 Console Game

by on December 21, 2024 0

The studio president admitted the title was “developed under markedly different market circumstances.” Image credit: 11 Bit Studios Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios has decided to halt the development of its initial console-focused title, codenamed Mission 8, resulting in...

Sony Set to Become Major Stakeholder in FromSoftware’s Parent Company, Kadokawa Corporation

by on December 21, 2024 0

PlayStation will elevate its current ownership to 10% for $318 million Sony is boosting its investment in Kadokawa Corporation, positioning itself as the primary shareholder of the FromSoftware publisher. The corporation initiated a “strategic capital and business partnership agreement,”...

James Wan to Bring Indie Horror Hit “Pacific Pressure” to Television

by on December 21, 2024 0

Renowned horror director Wan obtains rights to adapt the riding game into a television series Image credit: Ironwood Studios Pacific Drive is the most recent game to receive the Hollywood makeover. According to Variety, prominent horror filmmaker James Wan...

Uncovering the Dark Side of Gaming: How a Web of Underground Casinos Is Targeting Young Gamblers with Roblox Exploits

by on December 21, 2024 0

UPDATE: Roblox states it does not own, manage, operate, or endorse the questioned websites Image credit: Roblox Original report, December 17 2024: A “network of illicit casinos” is purportedly allowing minors to gamble using their Roblox currency. As revealed...

Celebrating Through Costume: Unveiling Plant Puzzles and Joyful Festivities

by on December 21, 2024 0

“`html A selection of the aspects that have captivated us this week. Image credit: Team Asobi Twenty-First December Greetings! Welcome back to our latest segment where we share a little bit about some of the games we’ve been enjoying...

Unleashing the Power of Marine 2 on PS5: A Game-Changing Visual and Performance Leap

by on December 21, 2024 0

Additionally: the terrifying PS5 game has been updated with enhanced frame rates. Image credit score: Focus Entertainment PlayStation 5 Pro finally receives support for Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, leading to one of the most significant enhancements we’ve seen...

11 Bit Studios Halts New Project, Citing Shift in Gaming Trends

by on December 21, 2024 0

The cancellation has led to an unspecified number of job terminations. Image credit: 11 Bit Studios / Eurogamer Frostpunk creator 11 Bit Studios has dismissed an undefined number of employees following the cancellation of its console project referred to...

Skibidi’s Leisure Room and Plungerman Make a Splash in Fortnite!

by on December 21, 2024 0

In collaboration with Mariah Carey for practice. Image source: Chronicle A Skibidi Toilet bundle is currently available in Fortnite, perfect for those eager to spend their V-Bucks. This bundle, listed at 2,900 V-Bucks but currently offered at a reduced...

Call of Duty: Accountability – A New Era in Zombies Gameplay!

by on December 21, 2024 0

“I genuinely hope to partner in the future once artists are safeguarded against AI exploitation.” Image credit rating: Activision / Eurogamer Call of Duty: Dark Ops 6 publisher Activision has made alterations to some of the shooter’s voice actors...